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US’ Avient introduces Versaflex TF Adhesive TPEs for textile fabrics

13th Mar 2024

Avient Corporation unveils Versaflex TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) solutions for fabric laminations, enhancing softness, stretchability, breathability in athletic apparel like sportswear and underwear. Offering easy processing and strong adhesion, these TPEs ensure fabric strength and elasticity with superior shape recovery and...

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Swiss firm Heberlein to show innovations in jet tech at Techtextil

8th Mar 2024

Heberlein, a leading provider of air interlacing and texturing jets, will present key innovations like the PolyJet-TG-3 at Techtextil from April 23. The PolyJet-TG-3 enhances yarn evenness and knot reliability, achieving over 12 knots per meter with various yarn parameters. Features include a quick-release system for jet packs and tear-resistant...

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Thailand’s TotalEnergies Corbion, Bluepha to create sustainable fibres

21st Feb 2024

TotalEnergies Corbion and Bluepha collaborate to enhance PLA and PHA fibre applications in China. Their blend of Bluepha PHA and Luminy PLA promises lightweight, durable, potentially antibacterial fibres. The collaboration’s main focus is to address issues such as uneven dyeing and fibre thermal stability. First commercial releases anticipated by ...

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Oerlikon Barmag to showcase pump portfolio at UTECH Europe

12th Feb 2024

Oerlikon Barmag will exhibit its pump lineup at UTECH Europe from April 23-25. This exhibition will offer a platform to show innovations and networking within the sector. With PUR playing a vital role in sectors like automotive, medical technology, and insulation, Oerlikon Barmag's precision gear pumps offer tailored solutions for complex...

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Net sales of India’s Garware Technical Fibres rise 5% in Q3 FY24

5th Feb 2024

Indian firm Garware Technical Fibres reported a 5 per cent increase in Q3 FY24 net sales to ?289.4 crore and an 18 per cent increase in net profit to ?43.3 crore. The company’s EPS grew by 20 per cent to ?21.23 in Q3 FY23. Despite a 1 per cent decline in 9M FY24 net sales, profits and EPS surged by 23 per cent and 25 per cent respectively.

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Japan’s Toray develops Torayca M46X carbon fibre

15th Jan 2024

Toray Industries has introduced Torayca M46X carbon fibre, boasting a 20 per cent strength increase compared to the Torayca MX series, while maintaining a high tensile modulus. Achieving this strength boost without compromising modulus involved nano-level control of graphite crystallite structures, resulting in ultrafine, ultrahigh orientation.

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US’ Vartega secures $10 mn in equity financing

10th Jan 2024

Vartega has secured $10mn in an oversubscribed preferred equity financing round led by Diamond Edge Ventures. The funding, which also included CIF, HG Ventures, and Techstars, will support Vartega's mission to address advanced materials recycling challenges. The funds will be used to expand operations, and establish Vartega as a circular economy...

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2023: Launchpad for rapid growth of India's technical textile industry

28th Dec 2023

In 2023, India bolstered its technical textile sector with government measures, including approving 33 R&D projects and introducing new HSN codes for trade. Initiatives like the GREAT programme and updated BIS standards aim to stimulate innovation and maintain quality, signalling a robust future for India's technical textiles on the global stage.

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Finland’s Ahlstrom names Jyrki Vainionpaa as new president & CEO

13th Dec 2023

Jyrki Vainionpaa has joined Ahlstrom’s board of directors and assumed the role of president and chief executive officer of A. Ahlstrom Corporation. Independent of the company but non-independent of significant shareholders, Vainionpaa brings diverse experience, having served as the CEO of Koiviston Auto and in leadership roles at Adven and Vapo.

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